Why it's important to give back to your community
Philanthropy in this community has been the key. For over 25 years the Community Foundation has enabled over $250 million to go to important needs and issues.
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The Community Foundation offers flexible options that make it easy for you to accomplish your charitable giving goals.
- You can contribute now to a specific fund.
- You can establish your own fund and direct us to make gifts in your name.
- You can contribute to a particular field of interest – from the arts and music to housing and hunger.
- You can support a specific agency or cause.
- You can join with your peers to put philanthropy into action by becoming actively involved in investigating and sponsoring grants.
- You can make charitable giving a part of your estate plan and leave a living legacy.
- You can contribute to the Community Foundation Endowment and let our Board of Directors determine the best way to meet ever-changing community needs.
Regardless of the option you choose, you’ll receive expert, personalized service that can help you accomplish your objectives and benefit the community for generations to come.
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Six Reasons to Give through the Community Foundation
- We’re a local organization with deep roots – giving us a clear vision of how charitable giving can best make a difference in our community.
- We help you leave a legacy by establishing a perpetual fund that can make an impact for generations to come.
- We partner with you to create a highly effective and personalized giving plan.
- Our skilled professionals help you research your options and put your plan into action.
- We help you maximize the tax advantages of your gift.
- We multiply the impact of the dollars you give by pooling them with other gifts and grants.
